All About the Kiawah Island Communities

Home to unmatched natural beauty, pristine beaches, and professional golf courses, Kiawah Island is adored by its residents and Members. The Island houses various communities, each magical in its own way. With all the great communities on the Island, choosing just one can be a challenge. Allow us to do the work for you. Below, we break down each community and highlight its distinct characteristics. Later, we will provide a step-by-step guide to finding your perfect community on Kiawah Island.

Cassique

The unparalleled Cassique community is nestled where the Kiawah River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Each home in the community is expertly designed with an island-living feel sprinkled with Lowcountry style. Houses on large, well-planned sites with golf, creek, marsh, and long ocean views scatter this majestic community, making it one of the most beautiful districts on the Island.

West Beach

The West Beach community is nearest the main gate, providing convenient access to Charleston and other nearby destinations. The Sandcastle Community Center offers a variety of activities, including a gym, two pools, and seasonal dining options. West Beach offers multi-family and residential offerings, along with a plethora of oceanfront and river views. The addition of the Cougar Point Golf Course with its newly-designed Clubhouse shines a light on the community’s golf offerings. 

East Beach

The centralized location of the East Beach community provides easy access to all the Island offers. Outdoor enthusiasts delight in access to Night Heron Park and the Nature Center, while East Beach’s status as the central hub for tennis on the Island makes it ideal for athletic devotees. This community also includes two new pools and the top-ranked Turtle Point Golf Course, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. 

Related: The History of Golf on Kiawah Island

Vanderhorst

The Vanderhorst community offers residents additional privacy with a second gate and spacious lots. Water lovers will find Vanderhorst enticing with its abundant water access, including Rhett’s Bluff Boat Landing, Eagle Point Landing in The Preserve, and the Cinder Creek Pavilion for all your canoe and kayaking needs. Golf lovers will find that Vanderhorst is home to three spectacular golf courses, including Osprey Point and the private River Course.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is found on the Island’s eastern tip and rewards its residents with large homesites, spectacular nature, a mile-long ribbon park, and incredible views of the marsh, river, and ocean. This luxury community is also home to The Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup, 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships, and the future 2031 PGA Championship. Golfers who brave this course are treated with views of the Atlantic Ocean, marshland, and the 250-acre Little Bear Island preservation area. Residents of Ocean Park also enjoy access to Marsh House—a private community gathering spot spectacularly situated on Ocean Park’s expansive southern marsh.

Finding the Right Kiawah Island Community for You

Each of the communities on Kiawah Island has unique offerings that fit specific interests better than others. So, how do you find the right community for you? Follow along as we break down some steps you can take to determine which of our five communities may work for you.

Learn More: Kiawah Island: A True Community

1. Determine Your Priorities

With an abundance of available properties on Kiawah Island, the options are endless. To narrow your search, it’s essential to understand your priorities and how they should impact your community choice. Do you want to be closer to Charleston and nearby areas? Would you prefer being close to social action or living a more reserved and private life? Are athletic activities such as golf or tennis important to you? By answering these questions, you should be able to determine which communities check some or all of your boxes.

2. View Available Listings

Once you have at least a general idea of your priorities, it’s essential to look at properties that may meet those needs. 

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What is great about this step is that you may surprise yourself and find some properties outside of your previously defined “priorities. ” This means you may need to reorganize your wants and needs and consider something a little outside your comfort zone. This type of mindset is a great way to ensure you are thorough in the search for your next home.

3. Speak to a Member of Our Team

Once you have a few properties in mind, you should learn more about them and the communities they inhabit. A great way to gain additional insight into your desired properties and communities is to contact a Kiawah Island Real Estate sales executive. Our team of Island experts can help answer any questions you may have and also assist in narrowing down your search to a few properties or communities.

4. Schedule a Tour

Doing your due diligence and researching online, coupled with speaking with our sales team, is definitely a good start, but to truly understand which community is right for you, it’s important to experience them in person. Talk to a sales team member about scheduling a tour, or stop by one of our offices during business hours, and a team member can take you around our beautiful Island. 

Live Your Dream Life on Kiawah Island

No matter which community you end up in on Kiawah Island, we are confident that you will love your choice. Let us help you in your home search. Reach out to a member of our team below.

We look forward to helping you live your desired life on Kiawah Island!